The Murrieta and Riverside police departments will host Halloween events at the end of the month to provide safe places for kids to trick-or-treat, while also offering their parents and guardians an opportunity to meet and mix with law enforcement personnel.
In Riverside, officers will host their annual “Trunk-or-Treat” outing on Oct. 29 in front of the Orange Street station downtown, between 10th and 12th streets.
“We always have a great time seeing the youth of Riverside dressed up and having fun,” according to an RPD statement posted to social media.
Candy will be handed out between 5:30 and 7 p.m., and representatives from the Riverside Police Officers’ Association will be available to talk with attendees about public safety, neighborhood concerns or any other subject of interest.
In Murrieta, the inaugural “Goodies 4 Goblins” event will be held on Oct. 30 in Town Square Park, beginning about 5 p.m.
According to the police department, in addition to treats for kids, officers, firefighters and community service personnel will have information booths set up on disaster preparedness, building safety and library services.
There may also be K9 and SWAT demonstrations, organizers said.
After the treats are distributed, the film “Beetlejuice” will be shown on a big screen set up in the park.
The event will be free and open to the public.